Apprentice Electrician

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity at the Department of Physics, University of Oxford, for an Apprentice Electrician (electrical installation and maintenance). You will join a highly skilled Building Services team as its 12th member and as our 4th electrician, working in a department that specialises in space exploration, medical research, and quantum computing.

• Maintain and service electrical systems throughout the Physics department.
• Conduct testing and inspections to ensure compliance with all safety regulations.
• Rearrange space and objects, including small capital works projects such as strip‑outs, reconfiguring walls and doors, installing new power, lighting, data, chilled‑water plumbing, painting, flooring, and ceilings.
• Assist with the installation and maintenance of electrical infrastructure as part of daily training and on‑site work.

In partnership with Abingdon and Witney College, the apprenticeship lasts four years and culminates in the Installation and Maintenance Electrician Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3) plus a Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification. Training is delivered through a combination of in‑house sessions and distance learning.

• You are passionate about starting a career as an electrician and have an interest in science.
• You can evidence GCSE passes at 9‑5 or A*‑C in Maths and English, which are essential for the apprenticeship.
• You are ready to commit to a four‑year programme that blends practical training with academic study.

Benefit from a supportive environment, an inclusive workplace, and opportunities for professional development. Apprentices receive 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays and fixed closure dates), a contributory pension scheme, discounted travel, student discounts, and participation in the University’s annual apprenticeship awards. Over 80% of apprentices continue with the University in a role aligned with their training.

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